26/27 Instructional Paraeducator - Preschool, Sunnyside Elementary, .9375 FTE

SUMMARY

Assist teacher with instructing students, reinforcing materials and skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining technology, and/or managing student behavior. Assist in supervising students throughout the day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May assist teachers with one or more of the following: implementing lesson plans; maintaining classroom; reinforcing skills and materials; administering, scoring, and/or recording assessment information; progress monitoring students; preparing instructional materials; performing clerical duties; maintaining files, records, and/or progress reports; preparing learning environment with needed supplies and materials; tutoring; and/or leading activities with small groups or one-on-one.
• Supervise and monitor student behavior during daily activities (cafeteria, playground, hallway, to/from buses, cross walks, field trips, etc.).
• May assist with office duties including answering phones, updating and maintaining databases, maintaining records, directing visitors, preparing reports and correspondence, processing mail, filing, keyboarding.
• Attend appropriate building meetings, in-services, school functions, and/or trainings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Skills Competence (Minimum 2 years of college, e.g., associates degree, or 48 semester hrs of college coursework) OR Pass paraprofessional test (CDE and ESSA qualifications) prior to being hired.

EXPERIENCE

• None required. Experience in a school setting and/or educational training preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• None required. May require CPR and First Aid certifications within 3 months after hire. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.